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Delhi Landfills: World Bank Experts Review Waste Strategy
30 Aug
Summary
- World Bank experts consulted on Delhi's waste management strategy.
- Bhalswa landfill operations reviewed with focus on bio-mining acceleration.
- Global waste management models from Tokyo, New York, and Barcelona discussed.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials met with World Bank experts to discuss waste management strategies. Discussions included technology-driven models from Tokyo, private-sector approaches from New York, and decentralized methods from Barcelona. These global insights aim to improve Delhi's operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
Mayor Pravesh Wahi inspected the Bhalswa landfill, emphasizing the need to expedite bio-mining operations. With significant legacy waste remaining, additional machinery is being deployed to meet deadlines. The corporation is also working on a waste-to-energy plant at Bhalswa, utilizing processed inert materials for land filling.
